Hello, I'm Jason. I am new to this forum and also to aquariums. I am working on getting one set up. right now im getting the equipment and everything so i can start setting it up. I have done a lot of research so I know a little about the hobby. So far i have a 220 gal tank with a stand and i have a protein skimmer. i am planning on building most of it myself such as the light and sump. my plan is to have an overflow in my tank and drill it and have it gravity fed straight to my sump where i will have a 4 stage sump tank. starting with the water going in to the first station where i will have activated carbon filters and my skimmer then going to the next stage of cheata then to a 3rd stage where i will have a DSB and finally to the final stage where it will be pumped back to the tank and i will have a UV sterilizer stuck in there somewhere.
My big question right now is how big of a return pump should i use? is there a formula to figure it out? or how many times should my water cycle through the sump per hour and/or day?
Also if I am missing anything or if you have any helpful advice it would be greatly appreciated.
My big question right now is how big of a return pump should i use? is there a formula to figure it out? or how many times should my water cycle through the sump per hour and/or day?
Also if I am missing anything or if you have any helpful advice it would be greatly appreciated.